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Photo by Julia O’Donoghue/The Connection by Julia O’Donoghue/The Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comSeptember 3-9, 2008 ❖ Volume XXII, Number 36 McLean Connectionwww.connectionnewspapers.com ❖ Month September 3-9, 2008 ❖ 1 2 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ September 3-9, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-917-6428 or [email protected] Incident Financially Close Race Strengthens Wolf, Feder have Top Contributors Bonds equal financial footing. The financial information accounts for fund-raising from January 2007 through June 2008. The organizations themselves do not donate. Rather, the donations are a compilation of money given By Julia O’Donoghue through a group’s political action committee, members, employees, owners and the immediate fam- Incident prompts The Connection ily of those who are members, employees and owners. Information provided by the Center for Responsive Politics at www.opensecrets.org. Frank Wolf (R)*: new relationships .S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10) and Organizations Industry Contribution Democrat Judy Feder’s political NVR, Inc. (Reston) Homebuilders/Banking $18,650 and strengthens campaigns had approximately Orbital Sciences Corp. (Dulles) Satellites/Technology $17,800 U Peterson Companies (Fairfax) Real Estate Development $16,300 existing ones. the same amount of cash avail- SAIC, Inc. (San Diego) Technology/Government Contractor $11,750 able at the end of June, in spite of the fund- Wiley, Rein & Fielding Law Firm $10,400 raising advantages incumbents typically Judy Feder (D): By Mirza Kurspahic Georgetown University** Higher Education $37,035 The Connection enjoy over a challenger. ActBlue Democratic PAC $20,999 Wolf, who was first elected in 1980, has George Washington University Higher Education $13,350 raised approximately $1.4 million. With Columbia University Higher Education $11,050 or 43 years Deloris Evans lived $1.2 million in donations, Feder had col- Harvard University Higher Education $10,600 in the area near the First Bap * incumbent F tist Church of Chesterbrook. lected slightly less but she also spent less, ** candidate’s former employer according to the Federal Election Commis- Although she recently moved, Evans sion. came back to McLean to visit the In terms of “cash on hand” — money that pendent candidate. I don’t have a ready- church that had been defaced with a the campaign has not spent yet — the two made group that is going to support me,” racial slur on Aug. 17. candidates were locked in a virtual tie at said Nigam. “It’s been a shock,” said Evans about the end of June. Wolf had $849,391 avail- the incident. She said she wanted the able and Feder $812,122, according to the FEDER’S ability to raise money may be existing relationships in the McLean Federal Election Commission. getting her campaign some attention. community to not be harmed. “We are way ahead of schedule and way At the beginning of the month, the Demo- “It was truly a shock,” said the Rev. ahead of where we were in 2006. We have cratic Congressional Campaign Committee Todd Brown, the church’s pastor. been doing extremely well and we are go- added Virginia’s 10th congressional district When he was first told of the incident, ing to have the budget it takes to win,” said to its competitive “Red to Blue” program — Brown thought that he did not think Luke McFarland, Feder’s campaign manager. which highlights the Democrat’s most prom- it possible that An independent candidate, Neeraj Nigam, ising challengers and candidates — in part Frank Wolf (R) Judy Feder (D) the “N word” “Even though is also running for office in the Virginia’s because of Feder’s ability to collect cash. data and the number of issues on which a would be th 10 congressional district. Nigam has raised “Red to Blue” candidates are those who Republican opponent like Wolf is considered sprayed on a this was a bad between $5,000 and $6,000 for his cam- “are putting together significant resources “out of touch,” are also factors in the church in paign and intends to contribute some per- and have political support in the district,” committee’s picks for the “Red to Blue” pro McLean. “Not event, so much sonal money to his election efforts. said Kyra Jennings, a spokesperson for the here, these “It is harder to raise money as an inde- campaign. She added that recent polling See Feder, Page 19 people are good has come nice,” he said. As the initial out of it.” shock of dis- — The Rev. Does Fairfax Give Fair Grades? covering a ra- Todd Brown, First cial slur Baptist Church of Panel discusses sprayed onto the church’s Chesterbrook Pastor whether tougher grad- façade wanes, Brown reflected on an opportunity to ing scale put students strengthen community bonds the church enjoys in McLean. “Relation- at a disadvantage. ships are the most important thing you can have,” he said. “I’m appre- By Julia O’Donoghue ciative of the relationships we have The Connection that are being strengthened” and the new ones forming as members of the f a high school student earns a 92 per McLean community continue to ex- cent average in the fall semester of their press solidarity with the church that I was defaced with the “N word” on honors calculus course, what grade do they receive? Sunday, Aug. 17. Well, it depends on where they live. “Even though this was a bad event, If the student attends a Fairfax County so much good has come out of it,” said Public School, she earns a B plus. If she goes Brown. to a school across the Potomac River in The outpouring of support for the Montgomery County, Md., the student re- First Baptist Church of Chesterbrook ceives an A. parishioners has come from other The discrepancy in grade point averages McLean faith communities and indi- (GPA) for the same grade in an honors class Photo by Julia O’Donoghue/The Connection viduals alike. Brown said one of the is even wider. Panelist and FAIRGRADE co-founder Megan McLaughlin speaks with most touching examples of support In Fairfax County, a 92 percent in an hon school board member Janie Strauss (Dranesville) after the grading came from a “white gentleman” who See Grading, Page 22 policy round table Aug. 25. See Taught, Page 22 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ Month September 3-9, 2008 ❖ 3 4 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ September 3-9, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Waiting for logo

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ Month September 3-9, 2008 ❖ 5 People Taste of Middle East Holy Transfiguration Church hosts 15th annual community event on Labor Day weekend. Holy Transfiguration congregation member, Connie Herrmann of Vienna, Omar Samaha tends to lamb share thoughts on the food offered at the Middle Eastern Food Festival roasting on spits at the held at the church over Labor Day weekend. Middle Eastern Food Festival. The meat made its way into hen the parishioners of Holy Photos by Donna Manz kebabs and gyros. Transfiguration Melkite The Connection WGreek-Catholic Church throw a Middle Eastern food festival, the food takes center stage. At Holy Transfiguration’s 15th Annual Middle East- ern Food Festival, tables set along a 30-foot wall were laden with gooey, honey- drenched sweets marked by nuts and spices. Inside the Church hall, guests ordered from a menu featuring kebabs, shawermas [gy- ros], falafels, stuffed grape leaves and baba ghannouj, among a variety of other favor- ites. Outdoors, volunteers manned barbe- cues celebrating meats — lamb, chicken, beef. “This is authentic,” said Stephanie Garmirian of McLean. “It’s the real thing.” Garmirian came, she said, to support this church, the sister parish of her own McLean church, St. John the Beloved. The two-day Middle Eastern Food Festi- val is always held on the Labor Day week- end. Cars spilled out on to Lewinsville Road Stephanie Garmirian and son, and along side roads as the church parking Kevork, of McLean, came to the lot filled. Middle Eastern Food Festival to Anne Gallagher of Leesburg has been a support their sister church. part of Holy Transfiguration since the be- Stephanie Garmirian calls the ginning. “People should come to our food food festival “authentic,” the festival because we are so friendly, we have “real thing.” good food, a beautiful church, and Arabic dancing,” said Gallahger. “It’s definitely an exposure to our culture.” Gallagher, a “This is authentic. church secretary, says the festival grows big- ger every year. It’s the real thing.” Holy Transfiguration began in Washing- — Stephanie Garmirian ton, D.C., in 1967, in a garage. Today, it of McLean sits on an expanse of grassy land at the crossroads of Lewinsville and Spring Hill Roads, within the shadows of Tysons Cor- As dancers in native dress performed, ner. It is the focal point of the Melkite Greek- people clapped to the music, and, in short Catholic community in the metro area, with order, many audience members joined the members and supporters coming from dancers. Maryland, Leesburg, and North Carolina, “We have this event to share our religion and as close by as McLean and Vienna. and culture with the community,” said event Connie Herrmann, who lives in the Shouse co-chair, and Debkeh dancer, Marianne area of Vienna, has been active in Holy Tahhan of Fairfax. Marianne Tahhan, Barbara Fleshman, Jennifer Bawab (back), and Nikki Transfiguration since its founding 40 years Haddad take orders for the Middle Eastern main dishes sold inside the ago. — Donna Manz hall of Holy Transfiguration Church in McLean.

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SATURDAY/SEPT. 20 Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools community dialogue sessions. 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Register to participate in shaping the FY 2010 Budget. 703-324-9400 or 703-324- 2391, TTY 711. *Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. *Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston.

TUESDAY/SEPT. 23 The Millennium Group International, LLC will host a forum from 7:30-10:30 a.m. on “Retooling to Claim the Strategic Advantage.” Registration required to attend; free. Continental breakfast will be served. Seating is limited. The Tower Club, 17th floor, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna. Contact Jeff Rocha at [email protected] or703- 714-9549

THURSDAY/SEPT. 25 School Board Program Review Committee. 4 p.m. Gatehouse Administration Center I, 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church. 571- 423-1000.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 28 Assistance League, a volunteer organization promoting literacy and the well-being of women and children in Northern Virginia is holding a social for women interested in membership. 7 p.m. Call Beth at 703-648-1822 or visit www.northernvirginia.assistanceleague.org.

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12 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ September 3-9, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Teen Convicted of Christmas Eve Assault From Page 5 “James asked me to get out and I said no,” he said, adding that Nelli had hesitated but old victim and two of his friends were walk- then agreed. ing past Longfellow Middle School on He said the victim had swung his skate- Westmoreland Street on their way to skate- board at Clarke after Clarke hit him and that board at Haycock Elementary School. Nelli had punched the victim immediately Clarke and Nelli, whom they did not after the swing. Meanwhile, he was record- know, first approached them from a car. ing the incident on his cell phone, a file he Details of witness accounts differed, but later deleted. witnesses who testified — friends of the When Clarke returned to the car, he said, victim and defendants — generally agreed “Him and Anthony were both very scared.” that Clarke threw the first punch, a blow to the back of the victim’s head, and that Nelli “IF HIS GROUP had kept on driving, none then punched the victim in the mouth, of this would have happened,” defense at- knocking one of his top front teeth imme- torney Bruce Blanchard said, after Clarke’s diately to the sidewalk. trial. “One of the boys said, ‘Dude, you knocked Blanchard and defense attorney Jonathan his teeth out. Let’s go,’” the victim testified. Frieden questioned few of the details of the The assailants then fled back to the car, case but argued that the facts did not war- and drove away. rant a charge of aggravated malicious A second tooth of the victim’s fell out in wounding. (See sidebar.) the ambulance as he was transported to the “For the last five to seven months, he’s hospital, and a third was left hanging loose, been under threat of a felony conviction that according to the victim. carries 20 years to life and would have His braces had been removed just a couple branded him a convicted felon for the rest of months prior to the attack. of his life,” Blanchard said, outside the One of Clarke’s friends, whose charges courtroom. relating to the incident were dropped, tes- Clarke was expelled from McLean High tified there had been an exchange between School as a result of the charges, he said, the two parties before the incident, which something that might not have happened the victim and his friends denied. if he was initially charged with assault. Clarke’s friend, a juvenile, testified that Frieden said Clarke has been “deeply he, Clarke, Nelli and another boy had gone emotionally affected” and is “deeply re- to a park and “had a few beers” before driv- morseful.” ing past the victim and his friends on the Dr. Bruce Jay, the victim’s dentist, testified way to Burger King. that he re-implanted the victim’s teeth, but “I believe James [Clarke] may have yelled the procedure was not a permanent measure. something out of the car, and then they Jay testified that false implants would flicked us off,” he said. At that point, his ultimately be required. friend who was driving the car pulled into “The prognosis for these teeth in the long- the church parking lot. term is zero,” he said.

Question of Intent: Charges Reduced Last week, James Clarke, 16, went on While his client may have initiated the trial for aggravated malicious wounding, confrontation, Blanchard said, “He didn’t meaning he was accused of aiding in or say, ‘Get out of the car so we can perma- encouraging the commission of an attack nently disable, maim or kill one of these that was intended to maim, kill or perma- kids.’” nently disfigure the victim. Prosecutor Gregory O. Holt said the state Judge Stanley P. Klein reduced Clarke’s had worked backward from the injuries felony charge of aggravated malicious resulting from the attack to the charge of wounding to a misdemeanor charge of as- aggravated malicious wounding. sault and battery after the first day of the “You do look at the result to determine trial. the intent,” he said. Holt said the fact that Clarke’s defense attorneys Bruce the assailants targeted only the victim’s Blanchard and Jonathan Frieden ques- head and face showed the intent that tioned few of the details of the case but would support the charge. argued that the facts did not warrant a Judge Klein agreed with the defense, charge of aggravated malicious wounding. noting that in previous Virginia cases, Malicious wounding charges stemming “even if death resulted, that in and of it- from fistfights have only been supported in self would not be sufficient” to prove ma- Virginia courts when the attacks had been licious wounding charges in a fistfight. extensive beatings accompanied by state- Klein also noted that Clarke and Nelli’s ments of the intent to kill or do permanent frightened reactions to the victim’s teeth harm to the victim, Blanchard said. He said being knocked out were inconsistent with the state had never seen a case where a intent to maim or kill. single punch by the principal assailant had been upheld as a malicious wounding. — Mike DiCicco www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ Month September 3-9, 2008 ❖ 13 Calendar

Send announcements to Bill Kirchen and Too Much [email protected]. Fun will appear on Friday, Deadline is Thursday for the following Sept. 5 at Jammin Java, week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. For additional listings, visit with their blend of rock, Interior Décor Service www.connectionnewspapers.com. country and rockabilly.

THURSDAY /SEPT. 4 Window Fashions Design Services Author Gary Ecelbarger will sign Wallpaper Upholstery his new book The Great Comeback: How Abraham Lincoln Beat the Odds Shutters Fabric to Win the 1860 Republican Nomination, at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble’s Tyson’sCorner Center store, Langley Shopping Center, McLean, Virginia 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. email [email protected] 703-356-8477 Inspiring Creative Solutions for Home Décor FRIDAY/SEPT. 5 An Evening with Bill Kirchen and Too Much Fun. Rock/country/ rockabilly. 8 p.m. $20. Jammin Java, Baskets, Fountains, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703- 50-75% 25% OFF 255-1566 or visit Great Falls School of Art OFF ALL POTS Benches, Statuary www.jamminjava.com. Schedules Fall Classes 60% OFF ALL TREES Herbs, Early Blooming SATURDAY/SEPTEMBER 6 Plastic & & SHRUBS Perennials, Annuals, Jody Marshall Ensemble. Local The Jody Marshall Ensemble, a folk group headed by Vienna resident and author Bill Farrell will read his new children’s book, Walter’s Great Falls Foundation for the (703) 759-1640. The classes Concrete Pots Roses, Orchids, Bonsai dulcimer teacher performs with folk local hammered dulcimer teacher and performer Jody Pond, at the Patrick Henry Library on Monday, Sept. 8. Farrell will also do a presenta- Arts, Inc., known as “GFFFTA,” will be held at the GFFFTA fa- ★ group. 5-7 p.m. at Palladium Civic patios, walls Hot Summer Deals BOXED ROSES Green, 1445 Laughlin Ave., McLean. Marshall, appears on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Palladium tion on Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Vienna Unitarian Church called ‘Turning Your Life announced classes and work- cility, 1144 Walker Road, Suite FREE ESTIMATE Buy 1 get 2 FREE Call 703-288-9505. Civic Green in McLean. into a Story’, for adults who want to write their life stories. shops for the fall, beginning the G, near Dante Ristorante in the walkways Beautiful Mums Gardening with Butterflies. 10 a.m. week of Sept. 22. The fall line- Colvin Run commercial area of paver driveways 35% OFF Tour the Butterfly Garden with up of courses offers drawing, Great Falls. More information horticulturist Laurie Short as she required. Cub Run Rec Center, 4630 adults, $8 seniors, $6 children. Sully organization dedicated to supporting the historic Freeman House, 131 participants the cost per per person is and so much more. Arborvitae, Yews describes its function and the reasons Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. 703-8127- Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, women who have chosen to alter their Church St., N.E, Vienna. The public is $198 single occupancy, $151 double painting, jewelry-making and on each of the instructors can Blue Spruce these plants are grown here. 9407. Chantilly. 703-437-1794. careers to raise their children at invited to remember those who lost occupancy, and $140 triple digital photography instruction be obtained from their web sites 9023 Arlington Blvd., Participants will receive tips to American Cancer Society’s Bowl home. Activities include parent and their lives and to show support for occupancy. Call Vienna Parks and taught in the new arts facility on listed in the Bulletin. Hardwood Mulch increase the butterfly population with a Goal. Registration at 5:30 child morning meetings and field those engaged in the ongoing fight Recreation at 703-255-6360 or visit Fairfax, VA 3 cu. ft. ...$2.99 visiting their properties. Reservations p.m.; event 6-8 p.m. BowlAmeriica, MONDAY/SEPT. 8 trips, mothers’ nights out, and against terrorism. “A Day to www.viennava.gov. Walker Road in Colvin Run. The “Our goal is to build a top CravensNursery.com recommended; free. Meadowlark 140 South Maple Ave., Falls Church. ”Walter’s Pond” book signing. 4 educational lectures. Meetings are at Remember” is sponsored by Vienna’s classes include “Drawing, Sim- quality art school located right 2 miles west of I-495 FREE BUTTERFLY BUSHES Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Proceeds will benefit the American p.m. Author Bill Farrell will read and 10:15 a.m. at the Patrick Henry American Legion Post 180 in on Rt. 50(Vienna Metro) BUY 1, GET 3 FREE SATURDAY/SEPT. 13 plified” and “Painting the Por- here in Great Falls,” says Mollie LANDSCAPE DESIGN Gardens Court, Vienna. Call 703-255- Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery discuss his new children’s book Library, 101 E. Maple Ave., Vienna. cooperation with the Town of Vienna. FREE W/MIN PURCHASE 703-573-5025 Open 9-6 7 Days 3631. program, providing transportation for “Walter’s Pond”, the adventure of Call 703-827-5922 or For more information, contact Post The 38th annual International trait in Oils,” taught by Jill Vardell, president of GFFFTA. Grammy Winners Cathy Fink & cancer patients to and from three brothers who get in trouble www.mothersfirst.org. 180 at 703-938-9535. Children’s Festival. Sept. 13 and Banks, “The Eloquent Brush” Plans for Great Falls School of Marcy Marxer launch a Family chemotherapy and radiation when they decide to go fishing in the Radney Foster. Country/blues. 8 p.m. 9/11 Tribute will be held at the Great Sept. 14, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Jamboree concert series at Jammin’ treatments . $40, includes bowling, wrong pond. Long-time Vienna $15. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Falls Tavern Restaurant, 7-9:30 p.m. 2008 Festival will showcase taught by Tracie Griffith Tso, Art contemplate adding courses Java. 5-7 p.m. The all-ages event shoe rental, dinner, and soft drinks. resident Farrell draws on the outdoor Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit Great Falls Business and Professional musicians, dancers, and martial artists “Oil Painting from Photos You in a broad spectrum of artistic includes a short concert with the duo Full lane reservations are available for exploits of his childhood as one of 11 www.jamminjava.com. Association will be supporting a 9/11 from China, Finland, Ghana and Love,” with Adrienne Kralick, styles and media and to provide plus kids and families who are making $240 per lane and each lane children to create this entertaining Christopher Buckley will read and Tribute Benefiting the Army’s 173rd Jordan and will feature the Canadian their own music, followed by a 45- accommodates up to 6 people. tale about the importance of making sign “Supreme Courtship” at Memorial and Homecoming. The percussionists ScrapArtsMusic. Four “Painting Flowers and Land- classes for both adults and chil- minute jam session. Tickets are $10. Contact Marty Sullivan at good decisions. Age 5-9. Patrick 7:30 p.m. at Borders Bailey’s community is invited to join in stages around the park offer scapes in Oil,” by Yiyan Huff, dren in fine and applied visual Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E. [email protected] Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue Crossroads. Call 703-998-0404. In honoring those who have served in entertainment by more than 20 and “Jewelry-Making: Five Easy arts on an ongoing basis. Those Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit or 301-231-0009 ext. 227. For more East, Vienna. Free; registration bestselling author Christopher the Iraq and Afghanistan War. groups from this region. Tickets are www.jamminjava.com information about Road to Recovery, required, call 703-938-0405. Buckley’s novel, the President of the My Favorite Highway, We Shot the available online or at the gate; $12 Pieces,” by Donna Barnako. expansion plans include locat- The Great Falls Lions Club will be visit www.cancer.org. Jeb Loy Nichols. Soul/country. 8 p.m. United States, ticked off at the Senate Moon and Mercy Mercedes. for adults, $10 for children and Classes will run for eight weeks. ing an adequate teaching facil- holding their annual all-you-can-eat $15. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., for rejecting his nominees, decides to Rock. 7 p.m. $15. Jammin Java, 227 seniors. Weekend passes are $18 for There will also be three work- ity and raising funds to support “EXQUISITE THAI CUISINE” crab feast at the Great Falls Firehouse, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit get even by nominating America’s Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-255- adults, $15 for children and seniors. SUNDAY /SEPT. 7 shops taught by Heidi Mraz, the School. The School currently from 1-5 p.m. In addition to unlimited www.jamminjava.com. most popular TV judge to the 1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com. Admission is free for children 2 years ✭✭✭ Conde Nast Traveler crabs, hot dogs, corn on the cob, soft Difficult Run Jazz Band. 6:30 p.m. Louis Bayard will read and sign Supreme Court. Fall FusionFest. 5:30-8 p.m. Meet tech and under. Wolf Trap National Park “Intro to Digital Photography,” shares space with the Artists’ “50 Best” Washington Post drinks, and iced tea are included in the at the Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple “The Black Tower” at 7:30 p.m. Claude Moore Colonial Farm, executives, leaders and newsmakers. for the Performing Arts. Visit “Photoshop Elements – The Ba- Atelier, working studios for 14 price. Advance tickets are $37 for Ave., E., at 6:30 p.m. Free of charge, Where: Borders Bailey’s Crossroads. Call Colonial Ceramics Workshop. 6- Beverages, snacks and prizes. www.internationalchildrensfestival.org. “.. Would be equally hip in Paris, Bangkok or Soho.” adults and $20 for children if mailed sponsored by the Friends of the Town 703-998-0404. A tantalizing historical 8 p.m. An interactive presentation on Registration, Reston Town Center ZNA Koi Show. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See sics,” and “Photoshop Elements artists. The New York Times March, 1998 to Great Falls Lions Charities, PO Box Green. Bring a lawn chair or blanket mystery about the fate of Louis- 18th century pottery. Learn the Pavilion, 11900 Market St., Reston. some of the most beautiful fish in the 6 – Beyond the Basics.” GFFFTA was founded by the 43, Great Falls VA 22066 and post for seating. Call the Vienna Parks and Charles, the lost son of Marie differences in the glazes, shapes and NVTC members $55, non-members world along with a special Bonsai For more information on the artists of Great Falls Studios, an marked by September 1. Tickets at the Recreation Department at 703-255- Antoinette and King Louis XVI. sizes of ceramics used in the 1700s. $80. http://www.nvtc.org/events/ display and demonstration. Last year’s www.busara.com door are $41 for adults and $22 for 6360 or visit www.viennava.gov. Published by William Morrow, to be Reservations required. $5; $3 for geteventinfo. senior koi judge came from Japan, and classes and a registration form organization of over 75 artists children 12 and under. Early Fall Tour of the Potomac released August 2008. Farm members and current Bat Basics. 7-8:30 p.m. Learn about the the fish on display came from see the School Bulletin which who live or work in Great Falls,. Legal Aspects of Separation and Valley Native Plant Collection. 2 volunteers. Workshops intended for importance of bats. $5 per child; throughout the east coast. Vendors for can be obtained by email from: Great Falls School of Art is a part Divorce. 10 a.m.-1p.m. McLean p.m. See this remarkable native plant adults and mature children. All children 12 and up Reservations koi ponds, fish and plants will be Government Center, 1437 Balls Hill collection change with the seasons TUESDAY/SEPT. 9 workshops located in office area of required. Cub Run Rec Center, 4630 present. Free. Meadowlark Botanical Jill Baker, Education Registrar, of GFFFTA and was established Road, McLean. Jeffrey Sprowls, and learn about the life histories of Firefight: Inside the Battle to Save Farm. For information on programs, Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. 703-8127- Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens at [email protected] or in 2008. Esquire or David Levy, Esquire, the plants. Free. Meadowlark the Pentagon on 9/11 book events and membership visit 9407. Court, Vienna. Call 703-255-3631 Surovell, Markle, Isaacs & Levy, PLC. Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark signing. 7:30 p.m. Authors Patrick www.1771.org. Claude Moore $55 registration fee / $45 members. A Gardens Court, Vienna. Call 703-255- Creed and Rick Newman discuss their Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown practicing attorney explains the rights 3631. book Firefight: Inside the Battle to Pike, McLean. Call 703-442-7557. FRIDAY/SEPT. 12 and responsibilities of parties Matthew Ryan Vs the Silver State Save the Pentagon on 9/11. Books John Eddie. Rock. 9:30 p.m. $15. involved in separation and divorce. and Garrison Starr. Rock. 7:30 will be available for sale and signing. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Learn how the legal process works in p.m. $15. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Fairfax County Government Center, WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 10 Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit Wanted the Virginia courts and how to work Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or Board Auditorium, 12000 Needtobreathe with Andy Davis. www.jamminjava.com. with your lawyer. Support group visit www.jamminjava.com. Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Pop/rock. 7:30 p.m. $12 in advance/ Bluegrass music by Jimmy and Hermes Scarves available. To register visit From Opera to Broadway!, with Free; call 703-324-8428. $15 at the door. Jammin Java, 227 Moondi. 6:30 p.m. Free; bring a we will happily purchase www.thewomenscenter.org or call Alex Ramirez and Michelle The Laura Ratcliffe Chapter, Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-255- lawn chair or blanket for seating. the 703-281-2657. Schulman in concert. 4 p.m. Musical United Daughters of the 1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com. Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave., your unwanted Hermes Scarves. Photo by Kenneth M. Wyner Ultimate MC challenge. Hip hop. selections will range from opera to Confederacy, meets at the Dolley Family Fishing by Boat. 6-7:30 p.m. E., Vienna. Call 703-255-6360 or visit Ask for Christina Quality Paints & Finishes 9:30 p.m. $15. Jammin Java, 227 Broadway: Puccini, Gershwin, Madison Library in McLean. The Follow the naturalist to hidden fishing www.viennava.gov. Open Daily: Mon – Sun • Happy Hour Mon – Fri 5pm – 7pm Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-255- Rodgers and Hammerstein and more. Chapter takes its name from Laura spots for bass, sunfish and the September 12 is the registration (703) 533-1251 1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com. Free; donations accepted. One of a Ratcliffe, an acknowledged spy who occasional catfish. $20 per boat; deadline for an overnight trip to the Benjamin Moore Faux & Architectural 11964 Market Street (Reston Towncenter) Reston • 703-435-4188 Toadally Cool Fall Froggin’. 10-11 series of concerts celebrating the lived in the Frying Pan area of the maximum three people per boat. casinos in Atlantic City Thursday, Oct. Devine Finishes a.m. Search for frogs and tadpoles, 300th anniversary of the founding of county and provided military Prepaid reservations required. 9 and Friday, Oct. 10, sponsored by 8142 Watson St. (Tysons) McLean • 703-356-2288 and learn about their life cycles. the denomination, the concert will be intelligence to General J.E.B. Stuart Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills the Vienna Parks and Recreation Cabot Farrow & Ball Suitable for age 3 and up with an in the sanctuary of the Oakton Church and Colonel John Singleton Mosby. St., Great Falls. 703-759-9018. Department. A charter bus will leave 2340 Wisconsin Ave. (Georgetown)N.W. • 202-337-2340 adult. $3 per child, $2 per adult. of the Brethren, 10025 Courthouse Meetings are open to the public. at 10:30 a.m. Thursday from the Sikkens Reservations required. Cub Run Rec Rd., Vienna. Call 703 281-4411 or Women with an ancestor who fought Vienna Community Center, 120 *Premier Outdoor Garden @ Georgetown Location & THURSDAY/SEPT. 11 Langley Shopping Center, McLean, Virginia Center, 4630 Stonecroft Blvd., visit www.oaktonbrethren.org. for the Confederacy or who gave Cherry St., S.E., and return around 8 108 W. Broad St. Valet Parking Available Chantilly. 703-8127-9407. Quilt and Fiber Arts Show and material aid are eligible for The Town of Vienna’s seventh p.m. Friday. The cost per person for Falls Church VA, 22046 703-356-8477 Turtle Talk. 1-2 p.m. Look for turtles; Sale. 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FineLines Furnishings Come to McLean FineLines Furnishings, a locally- owned, independent furnishings retailer, is moving from its location in the Merrifield area to a boutique shop in McLean. FineLines, which specializes in furniture and home furnishings and includes interior design services, will be located at 6730 Curran St. in downtown McLean. Lauren Simmons, the owner of FineLines, says she’s movingºto

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In McLean, two ZIP codes are among those that produced the largest cam- paign contributions to federal candidates, political parties and political action ‘Outside Contributors’ committees in the country. ZIP code 22101, with approximately $5.1 million contributed, brings in the 14th largest amount of campaign contributions in From Page 3 than inside,” he said. ginia. the country. ZIP code 22102, with approximately $3.7 million contributed, is ranked 27th in the country. gram. Still, Democrats defended Feder, “I have the Washington Post ar- saying it is not unusual for a chal- ticles. His opponent in 1980 com- ZIP code 22043 has donated $458,600, approximately 12 times what an Local Democrats, like Tim average ZIP code gives. Buchholz, said they find Feder’s lenger to find financial support plained about Frank Wolf’s money fund-raising and her status as a outside of the congressional dis- coming from outside the district,” 22101 Top Contribution Recipients: Republican National Committee $415,264 “Red to Blue” candidate encourag- trict in which they are running. said McFarland. Larger donors, such as local Barack Obama (D) – Presidential candidate $401,754 ing. Hillary Clinton (D) – Presidential candidate $390,620 “That shows that people feel she business interests, often back the REGARDLESS of the fund-rais- John McCain (R) – Presidential candidate $385,704 incumbent because they are more ing numbers put up by either can- Mark Warner (D) – U.S. Senate candidate $204,954 has the ability to win and that they National Republican Senatorial Committee $162,690 can invest money into the race,” likely to get elected again. Chal- didate, Loudoun County Republi- lengers typically have to rely on can Committee chairman Glen Rudolph Giuliani (R) – Presidential candidate $119,050 said Buchholz, who is chairman of Frank Wolf (R) – U.S. Congress candidate $101,950 the Loudoun County Democratic other networks to be able to com- Caroline said he is confident Wolf Mitt Romney (R) – U.S. Senate candidate $97,950 Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee $89,150 Committee. pete, they said. will win the election. In the case of Feder, she appears Both Feder and Wolf faced pri- 22102 Top Contribution Recipients: Yet experts warn against placing Hillary Clinton (D) – Presidential candidate $296,735 too much emphasis on fund-rais- to have relied heavily on her col- mary opponents June 10 and al- John McCain (R) – Presidential candidate‘ $282,562 ing. leagues in higher education. The most twice as many people turned Barack Obama (D) – Presidential candidate $229,736 Republican National Committee $191,625 “I think it would be short sighted democrat is the former dean of the out to vote for Wolf — who earned Georgetown University Public 16,726 votes — as Feder and her Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee $143,584 to equate the amount of money Mitt Romney (R) – Presidential candidate $97,900 someone raises with their chances Policy Institute and has received Democratic opponent Mike Turner Freddie Mac $88,827 of winning a seat. There are too several donations from people combined, said Caroline. Wolf also PricewaterhouseCoopers $82,700 connected to Georgetown, The beat Feder by approximately 16 22043 Top Contribution Recipients: many other factors for a single John McCain (R) – Presidential candidate $54,674 measure to be that influential,” George Washington, Columbia percentage points in the 2006 gen- Barack Obama (D) – Presidential candidate $49,100 said Dan Keyserling, deputy com- and Harvard universities, accord- eral election, according to the Vir- Hillary Clinton (D) – Presidential candidate $39,650 Mark Warner (D) – U.S. Senate candidate $13,850 munications director of the Uni- ing to the Center for Responsive ginia State Board of Elections. Politics. “At the end of the day, dollar bills Bill Richardson (D) – Presidential candidate $11,000 versity of Virginia’s Center for Poli- Consumer Electronics Association $10,000 tics. McFarland also said that when don’t vote. Rudolph Giuliani (R) – Presidential candidate $9,600 Wolf first took on a incumbent for Loudoun Republicans vote and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee $7,000 the seat in 1980, he raised most they are going to vote for Frank Grant Thornton LLP $6,665 THE WOLF CAMPAIGN has Mitt Romney (R) – Presidential candidate $6,550 also criticized Feder for raising of his money from outside Vir- Wolf,” said Caroline. most of her money outside the state of Virginia. They argue that Feder’s prolific fund-raising is not Visit These Houses of Worship a reflection of support inside Vir- Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... ginia 10th congressional district because most of the money is com- Assemblies of God Churches-Episcopal Church- Brethren Churches-United Methodist Arlington Assembly of God...703-524-1667 St Andrew Episcopal Church...703-522-1600 Church of The Brethren...703-524-4100 Calvary United Methdist...703-892-5185 ing from somewhere else. Calvary Gospel Church...703-525-6636 St George Episcopal Church...703- 525-8286 Cherrydale United Methodist...703-527-2621 St Johns Episcopal Church...703-671-6834 Churches-Baptist Chesterbrook United Methodist...703-356-7100 “Her campaign is being financed St Mary Episcopal Church...703-527-6800 Buddhism Arlington Baptist Church...703-979-7344 Clarendon United Methodist...703-527-8574 Community United Methodist...703-527-1085 by people who don’t live here and The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center ... 202-331-2122 Cherrydale Baptist Church...703-525-8210 Churches-Episcopal First Baptist of Ballston...703-525-7824 Mt. Olivet United Methodist...703-527-3934 can’t vote here,” said Dan St Michael S Episcopal Church...703-241-2474 Mt. Zion Baptist Church...703-979-7411 Churches-United Methodist Churches- Catholic St Paul Episcopal Church...703-820-2625 Trinity United Methodist...703-356-3312 St. Agnes Catholic Church... 703-525-1166 St Peter’s Episcopal Church...703-536-6606 Walker Chapel United Methodist...703-538-5200 Scandling, Wolf’s campaign man- Cathedral of St Thomas More...703-525-1300 Trinity Episcopal Church...703-920-7077 Churches -Baptist-Free Will Our Lady of Lourdes ... 703-684-9261 Bloss Memorial Free Will Baptist Church...703-527-7040 ager. Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic…703-979-5580 Churches Lutheran(ELCA) Churches- United Church of Christ Bethel United Church of Christ...703-528-0937 St Ann Catholic Church...703-528-6276 Advent Lutheran Church...703-521-7010 Churches- Presbyterian According to the Center for Re- St. Charles Catholic Church...703-527-5500 Faith Lutheran Church...703-525-9283 Rock Spring Congregational United Church See Ad at Left German Lutheran Church...703-276-8952 Arlington Presbyterian Church...703-920-5660 of Christ...703-538-4886 sponsive Politics, Wolf collected 74 Resurrection Lutheran Church...703-532-5991 Church of Covenant ... 703-524-4115 Clarendon Presbyterian Church...703-527-9513 percent of his donations over $200 Church of Christ Little Falls Presbyterian Church...703-538-5230 Metaphysical Arlington Church of Christ...703-528-0535 Churches Lutheran(Missouri, Synod) Trinity Presbyterian Church...703-536-5600 Arlington Metaphysical Chapel...703-276-8738 inside the state of Virginia. Only Our Savior Lutheran Church...703-892-4846 Westminster Presbyterian ... 703-549-4766 Church of God- Anderson, Indiana Presbyterian Church in America Churches 38 percent of Feder’s donations Church of God...703-671-6726 Churches-Nazarene Arlington First Church of the Nazarene... 703-525-2516 Churches- Unitarian Universalist Christ Church of Arlington...703-527-0420 over $200 come from inside the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington 703-892-2565 Synagogues - Conservative state of Virginia, though Feder’s Congregation Etz Hayim...703-979-4466 campaign updated numbers show Synagogues - Orthodox that Democrat collected at least 41 Westover Baptist Church Fort Myer Minyan...703-863-4520 Chabad Luvavitch of Alexandria-Arlington percent of her donations from the Wednesday Prayer Service 2:00 PM 1125 N. Patrick Henry Drive ...703-370-2774 commonwealth, said McFarland. Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday School 703-237-8292 Synagogue - Reconstructionist The bulk of Feder’s most lucra- Kol Ami, the North Virginia Reconstructionist Community... & 11:00 AM Worship 571-271-8387 tive fund-raising before the end of www.westoverbaptist.org June also appears to be done out- side the district. According to the ONE GOD MINISTRY Center for Responsive Politics, A Global Church seven of Feder’s top 10 fund-rais- A Non-Denominational Multi-racial Bible-based Christian Church Dedicated ing ZIP codes were outside to the Spiritual Empowerment and Enrichment of the Human Race Virginia’s 10th congressional dis- ~ Join Us For Worship ~ At 4280 Chain Bridge Road • Fairfax, VA 22030 trict. By contrast, only three of Sundays 10:00 am–10:45 am Sunday School Wolf’s top fund-raising ZIP codes 11:00 am–12:30 pm Worship Service were outside his district. Wednesdays 7:00 pm–8:30 pm Worship Service Keyserling said Feder’s out-of- Phone: 703-591-6161 Fax: 703-591-6262 state fund-raising is not necessar- Email: [email protected] ily a good sign for the campaign. Visit Our Website: www.OneGodMinistry.org “It is not the most encouraging sign in the world that she gets more money from outside the state To highlight your Faith Community call Karen at 703-917-6468 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ Month September 3-9, 2008 ❖ 19 The County Line Locals Relish Convention Roles

By Marilyn Campbell tant. For The Connection “I was led into politics while I was a teacher at T.C. Williams High School,” said argo Horner of Arlington Rigby, who taught at the school for 30 years was inspired into a politi- and was on the faculty during the school’s Mcal career by her grand Photos by desegregation process. She is a precinct mother who was active in chair in Alexandria and was in charge of politics in Alabama. credentials for the delegation.

Horner was involved in the Democratic Marilyn Campbell “I was overwhelmed by all of the action club at her high school and as a teenager in on the floor,” she said.º“I’ve been involved the mid-60s, she traveled to Atlantic City, in many campaigns. My father was a yel- N.J. as part of a youth caravan for Presi- low dog democratic and he told me to be dent Lyndon Johnson. one, so I’ve always been a Democrat.” Her political activism reached new heights last week at the Democratic National Con- “THIS IS A ONCE-in-a-lifetime event and vention in Denver. Horner, who is the 8th /The Connection I’m glad I’m here to be part of it,” said Euille. Congressional District Chair of Virginia and “I wouldn’t have missed it. Even if I weren’t a member of the steering Committee of the a delegate, I would have found a way to be Virginia Democratic Party, made the trip for here in Denver .” the four-day convention, Aug. 25-28 as part Horner who has attended conventions in of the 101-member Virginia delegation that the past as part of the Virginia delegation included members of Con- said that one of the key differences in this gress, state lawmakers, city Many local delegates were among the 84,000 people packed year’s convention and those of years past council members, and others. “Each into a Denver stadium to hear Barack Obama’s acceptance was the group’s proximity to the podium. speech at the Democratic Convention, Aug. 28. “Now we’re a battleground state,” she “EACH CONVENTION convention said. We haven’t been on the floor and EVENT is like a great chap- stood in long security close up in a long time. In the past, ter in a book about all of the event is like a lines for a chance to we’ve been in rafters or what you call great things that we’ve great chapter witness Obama’s his- the bloody-nose section.” done,” said Horner. “You just toric acceptance Each morning during the conven- keep going every night and in a book.” speech at Denver’s tion, the Virginia delegation held a it is constantly building on — Margo Horner Invesco Field. breakfast at the delegation’s hotel, the something and has abso- The bleachers were Crown Plaza Denver Hotel. Each lutely been phenomenal.” packed with support- night there were social receptions. For many, the most emotional moment ers waving American flags and light- During the day, it was a mix of cau- was the convention’s historic finale, when ing up the stadium with of camera cus events, meetings and party poli- on the 45th anniversary of Reverend Martin flashes. Horner Rigby Euille tics. Luther King’s “I Have a Dream Speech,” Sen. Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille Outside of the state delegate Barack Obama accepted the Democratic was in the standing room only crowd in the highest and praised the fact that while we events, Virginia leaders were featured Party’s nomination for president, becoming delegates section of the arena floor when have attained a certain level of success there throughout the week at national events. the first African-American to become a ma- Obama took the stage. is still an awful long way to go.” The state Democratic Party produced and jor political party nominee. Euille, who was attending his third con- Hazel Rigby, a delegate from Alexandria posted video of convention events. The vid- Horner was among the more than 84,000 vention, said Obama’s acceptance speech who was attending her first convention, eos are available on the front page of the people who endured sweltering heat and “elevated Martin Luther King’s work to its found the convention particularly impor- party’s Web site, www.vademocrats.org. County Notebook

Women Voters extended an invitation to both Warner and Democratic opponent Judy Feder. He said one will take Candidates Decline Debates Republican Jim Gilmore within a week of the Republican place before the Prince William County Committee of Voters may have few opportunities to see how candi- convention last May, which confirmed Gilmore would be 100. Another will be located in Loudoun County. dates match up side-by-side before the election Nov. 4. the Republican Party nominee for U.S. Senate. But Wolf – who represents McLean, Great Falls, U.S. Senate candidate Mark Warner (D) and Rep. “The scheduling matter is ridiculous. He knows he is high Herndon, Centreville and Chantilly in Fairfax County – Frank Wolf (R-10) have turned down invitations to par- up in the polls and he wants to hide his positions and ride has turned down the opportunity to participate in a ticipate in upcoming televised debates sponsored by the that wave to the U.S. Senate seat,” said Ana Gamonal, a Fairfax County debate. The local chapter of the League nonpartisan League of Women Voters. spokesperson for Gilmore. of Women voters had initially scheduled an appearance Eleventh district congressional candidate Keith Fimian The debates which Warner and Wolf have agreed to might between Wolf and Feder Sept. 8. said he is unaware of any scheduled debate between not to be available to as wide of an audience as those orga- “They have sort of backed out. His staff had called himself and his opponent, Fairfax County chairman nized by the League of Women Voters. and said they would not be participating,” said Luke Gerry Connolly (D). Warner and Gilmore squared off once before a private McFarland, Feder’s campaign manager. Some candidates choose not to participate in a de- audience at The Homestead resort this summer. The Fairfax McFarland added the Wolf and Feder – who challenged bate if they already have an advantage in the polls, ac- County Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the only other Wolf in 2006 – had participated in a League of Women cording to Olga Hernandez, president of the Virginia debate before the U.S. Senate election Nov. 4. Voters debate two years ago. League of Women Voters. Though the chamber’s event is open to the public, it takes Wolf said that Congress will be in session on Sept. 8, “Sometimes, when candidates are ahead, they perceive place in middle of a workday and people must pay a fee to and he will have to be on Capitol Hill. they have more to lose than to gain in a debate. So they attend, said Hernandez. The chamber has also reported According to Fimian, he and Connolly have only made decide not to participate. But we do not think that is that the event is sold out. one joint appearance together. The two candidates good for voters,” said Hernandez. “I think the citizens “We are putting is a request for C-SPAN [to cover the talked to the residents of Greenspring Village, a Spring- of Virginia lose out.” Fairfax Chamber debate],” said Gamonal, who added that field retirement community, about four months ago, he Warner’s campaign has said his busy schedule could Warner has declined to participate in several other tele- said. not accommodate the League of Women Voters debate vised appearances with Gilmore. More at www.ConnectionNewspapers.com before the election. But Hernandez said the League of Wolf has agreed to participate in two debates with his

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Health notes are for support groups, Northern Virginia Epilepsy Capital Area (PFNCA) and are led by a ings at the Vienna Community Center, Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Care partners exercise classes, blood drives and similar Group, a support group for teens and certified instructor of the American Se- 120 Cherry St., S.E., Vienna are every and family members are welcome to events open to the public at no or mini- adults meets every Wednesday 7-8 nior Fitness Association. Call Cheryl Tuesday from noon-1:15 p.m. Cost is come and assist the PD patient. For ses- mal cost. Send information to p.m. at Falls Church High School, En- Bartholomew at 703-281-1560. To reg- $150 for 12 weekly luncheon sessions, sion dates, fees and information, call [email protected]. trance 1, Room 100, 7521 Jaguar Trail, ister, call 703-255-6360 and specify the payable in advance. To register call 703- Cheryl Bartholomew at 703-281-1560. Deadline is Friday. Falls Church. Free. Sponsored by the “Balance and Beyond” class. 255-6350. To register, call 703-255-6360 and Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia, for ad- specify the “Heart and Sole” class. Substance Abuse Recovery Sup- ditional information, call Dana at The Parkinson’s Foundation of- Vienna Community Center has port. For support in dealing with a 703-425-6660. fers weekly support groups (previously open gym for ages 17 and under, Body and Soul fitness classes substance abuse issue, come to the located at the Providence Recreation 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and recently began. Contact instructor for Natural Horizons Wellness Center on Balance and Beyond. Persons Center) for patients and caregivers. Friday. Call ahead to check on availabil- more information on individual classes; Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 6-7 p.m. for an with Parkinson’s Disease who can walk They meet every Tuesday at 10 and ity. visit www.bodyandsoul.org for more overview on the holistic substance abuse unassisted are invited to join a balance 11 a.m., at the Lewinsville Senior Cen- classes. New students receive 15 percent program and how it can provide support class that meets weekly on Wednes- ter, 1609 Great Falls St., McLean. Call Heart and Sole. Persons with discount. At McLean Bible Church, 8925 on road to recovery. Limited space; call days at 1:15 p.m., at the Vienna 703-891-0821 if interested in joining or Parkinson’s Disease are invited to join Leesburg Pike, McLean, on Mondays 703-246-9355 to reserve. 10640 Main Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E. for more information. an exercise class that meets weekly on and Fridays, 9:45-11:15 a.m., free St., Suite 300, Fairfax. The classes are sanctioned by the Fridays and Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m., childcare, call Mary Ward at 703-754- Parkinson Foundation for the National Vienna Weight Watchers. Meet- at the Vienna Community Center, 120 3722. Faith Notes Faith Notes are for announcements and complex relationship with the West and events in the faith community. Send to how this helps to explain its current con- [email protected]. flict with Georgia. Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m.: Deadline is Friday. Russia’s Ambivalent Attitudes to the the West: The Historical Roots. Sept. 16, 7:30 Northern Virginia Hebrew Con- p.m.: Russia’s Evolution under Putin and gregation invites new and prospective its Current Conflict with Georgia. Pot-luck members to its Annual Open House supper at 6:45. St. Thomas Episcopal Ice Cream Social on Sunday, Sept. 7, Church, 8991 Brook Road, McLean. Re- from 2-4 p.m. in the Social Hall. Enjoy an serve by email [email protected]. or ice cream sundae, meet and speak with 703-442-0330. Rabbi Robert A. Nosanchuk, Cantor Irena Altshul, Religious School Director Moshe Homecoming & Anniversary Cel- Ben-Lev, Preschool Director Fran Gibbs, ebration. Shiloh Baptist Church Temple Administrator Fay Weiss, and celebrates 135 years of ministry. Sunday, other temple leaders. Take a tour of the Sept. 14: 11 a.m. - Homecoming Worship temple and learn about the programs of- Service; 3:30 p.m. – Anniversary Worship fered. 1441 Wiehle Avenue, Reston. Call Service, Guest Preacher Rev. Todd A. 703-437-7733 or visit Brown, Pastor, First Baptist Church of www.nvhcreston.org. Chesterbrook. Dr. Robert F. Cheeks, Jr., Pastor, Shiloh St. John’s Episcopal Church Baptist Church, 8310 Turning Leaf Lane, Homecoming Celebration, on Sun- McLean. 703-893-8982. day, Sept. 7 after the 10 a.m. service. Join www.sbcmclean.org. the fun on the front lawn for food, friends, and the moon bounce. Church School reg- Guest Speaker Bob Sorge at istration will also take place. At the picnic Christian Assembly, 8200 Bell Lane, on the lawn, Subway sandwiches and bev- Vienna, on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. erages will be provided. St. John’s Church, Sorge served for thirteen years as senior 6715 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Call 703- pastor of Zion Fellowship in 356-4902 or visit Canadaigua, N.Y., and now bases his www.stjohnsmclean.org. writing and traveling ministry in Kansas City MO. Among his works are, Secrets of Great Falls United Methodist the Secret Place, Exploring Worship, The Church Fall Sermon Series is called “40 Fire of Delayed Answers and Pain, Per- Days of Purpose,” beginning Sept. 7 at 10 plexity, and Promotion. a.m. and continuing each Sunday. The series will end Oct 26th. The series topics Vale United Methodist Church include: Family Festival Hoedown, Sunday, Don’t Waste Your Life; What On Earth Sept. 7. Food, games and prizes from Am I Here for?; Worship-You Were 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and a square dance Planned for God’s Pleasure; Fellowship- from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Moon bounce, spin art, You Were Formed for God’s Family; duck pond, pie throwing and more. Vale Discipleship-You Were Created to Become United Methodist Church, 11528, Vale Like Christ; Ministry-You Were Shaped for Road, Oakton. Serving God; Evangelism-You Were Made for a Mission; What Have We Learned. Oakton United Methodist Church Sunday School sessions will also be has designated Sept. 14 as Bring a held to discuss the topics of the Series Friend Sunday, and invites members of each week. Phone: 703 759 3705. Email: the community to worship at 8:30 a.m. or [email protected]; Web site: 10:55 a.m., and attend Sunday School at www.greatfallsumc.org 9:30 a.m. Nursery services are available during the 10:55 a.m. service. Return at 5:45 p.m. for fellowship and share in a Trinity United Methodist Church pot-luck dinner. At 7 p.m., listen to Sunday School Kick-off Jamboree 4tified, whose music reflects southern on Sept. 7. 9:15-10:30 a.m., registration, gospel favorites, soulful a cappella hymns Sunday school and worship services. 12 and medleys, plus a number of original p.m., celebration picnic, with hot dogs songs. Oakton United Methodist Church, and chili. Welcome newcomers and 2951 Chain Bridge Road in Oakton, at the guests, celebrate another school year and intersection of Rt. 123 and Hunter Mill the laying of the cornerstone. Trinity Road. Visit www.oaktonumc.org or call United Methodist Church, 1205 Dolley 703-938-1234. Madison Blvd. Registration forms avail- able online at www.umtrinity.org. Alpha for Teens. Each week the youth will meet together for a meal, a talk on topics such as, “Who is Jesus?”, “Why St. Thomas Episcopal Church of- Did Jesus Die?”, How Can I Be Sure of my fers a lector series, “Is Russia Faith?” and “Does God Still Heal Today?”, Reverting to Imperialism and followed by small group interaction. Sun- Authoritarianism?” Peter Reddaway, day Evenings Beginning Sept. 14 , 5 p.m. emeritus professor of political science and Praise Service 5 p.m., Dinner 6 p.m., Al- international affairs at George Washing- pha for Teens 6:30 p.m. Contact Pastor Eric ton University and a former director of the Song, 703-356-3312. Trinity United Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian Methodist Church, 1205 Dolley Madison Studies, will discuss Russia’s long and Blvd. McLean. www.umtrinity.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ Month September 3-9, 2008 ❖ 21 News Taught Grading Policy Reviewed To Love From Page 3 From Page 3 jogs past the church every Sunday ors calculus class translates into a morning. Upon seeing the slur on the 3.5 GPA. In Montgomery County, the FAIRGRADE Reacts to SAT Report church’s façade, Brown said the man same score would earn a 5.0 GPA for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) recent report showing FCPS high school students have in question “stopped his jog, went again surpassed SAT Scores for the state of Virginia and the nation is further evidence that that course. grading scale policies need to be adjusted for FCPS students - FAIRGRADE announced last home, showered, got dressed and Saturday. came to pray with us. He wanted to FAIRFAX COUNTY employs a “How is it possible that FCPS students are outperforming students not only across the state ensure me that this is not reflective of Virginia but across the entire United States in the SAT tests, and yet, FCPS students’ GPAs tougher six-point grading scale than don’t show similar, higher-than-national achievement?” said FAIRGRADE President and co- about how the community feels about the traditional 10-point scale used by founder Megan McLauglin. [First Baptist Church of] Montgomery County and several “FCPS’ SAT report just further bolsters FAIRGRADE’s contention that current grading poli- Chesterbrook. other school systems. cies deny FCPS students the fair grades they deserve. It’s time to change these grading policies “It has given us an opportunity to to ensure that they work for our students rather than against them,” said McLaughlin. In Fairfax, students must earn a 94 really see how much love there is in percent to receive an A, an 84 per- this community,” said Brown about cent to earn a B and a 74 percent to dents have a GPA of 3.75 or higher. In other the grade means in that school and in that the Aug. 17 incident. earn a C. The 10-point scale awards comparable school districts across the coun- class,” he added. Brown met with a delegation from an A for a score of 90 percent, a B for try, the share of students with a GPA of that the Fairfax County Branch of the Na- a score of 80 percent, and a C for a caliber is closer to 20 or 30 percent, they IF FAIRFAX changed its grading policy and tional Association for the Advance- score of 70 percent. said. started awarding more A’s, Roberts and the ment of Colored People (NAACP) on Fairfax also adds a lighter “weight” “Our kids will be reviewed against kids other three admissions officers said it would Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 27. to the GPAs of students who do ad- from Montgomery County. … And our kids not result in more Fairfax students being vanced coursework. are competing with fewer A’s,” said Megan accepted to their institutions. “YOU’RE HURT, we’re hurt, the Fairfax County will bump students McLaughlin, a co-founder of FAIRGRADE, “This is not going to be a silver bullet. church is insulted,” said the Rev. up a .5 point on the GPA scale for a parent and Braddock community member. Don’t get too far out ahead as to how much Ronald Winters, the branch president. course an Advanced Placement (AP) McLaughlin has also worked for admissions this would change things,” said Andrew “This is a speed bump, we get over it or International Baccalaureate (IB) offices at Georgetown and Duke universi- Flagel, the dean of admissions at Mason. and we go on,” he said. The NAACP class. But students who take an hon- ties. Flagel added that, even if the grading Fairfax County branch called for the ors course receive no GPA benefit. In polices changed, it is not clear that student continued investigation into the de- Montgomery County, students en- FAIRFAX COUNTY Public Schools agreed grades would alter that drastically. Teach- facing of the church while asking for rolled in both honors and AP/IB to review the impact of its grading policy ers have a lot of discretion when it comes calm in the community as the matter classes automatically earn a 1.0 GPA in response to the agitation of FAIRGRADE to grades and could continue to give the is being investigated. bonus. and other county residents. same marks regardless of the policy change, Brown said he is using the after- Some parents and students said Pat Murphy, an assistant superintendent he said. math of the incident to educate these differences in grading add up with the school system, said he expects to Hopkins undergraduate admissions dean, people, among other things, about the and ultimately hurt Fairfax students. issue a report on Fairfax County’s grading John Latting, said moving toward award- meaning of the “N word.” Knowing policies to Superintendent Jack ing more A’s could actually hurt higher the people who worship at the First Dale by late fall. The school sys- achieving students. When more students Baptist Church of Chesterbrook, he “If the number of A’s given out tem also held a “Grading Policy receive A’s, it is harder for colleges and uni- said, the perpetrator “must have Round Table” — which more versities to discern whom the very high tagged the wrong place,” said Brown. increases by three times, then than 200 residents attended in achieving students are, he said. “I’m not ignorant, nor am I lazy, I the middle of a workday — “If the number of A’s given out increases knew they couldn’t be talking about the value of the A goes down.” Aug. 25. The round table fea- by three times, then the value of the A goes me,” he said. What gets to him the most, he said, is that someone decided — Andrew Flagel, dean of admissions, George tured college admission officers down,” said Latting, who has also worked from the University of Maryland at the California Institute of Technology and to desecrate a church, “a house that Mason University at College Park, George Mason Stanford University. is dedicated to teaching individuals University, University of Vir- Latting added that certain regions of the to love one another. It is hard to un- ginia and Johns Hopkins University. country, such as California, are famous for derstand how someone arrives at the Last January, a handful of county resi- Of those admissions officers who attended grade inflation. Other areas, like New En- thought, ‘Today I’m going to spray a dents formed FAIRGRADE, a coalition the forum, the reactions to FAIRGRADE’s gland, are known for having “depressed” church,’” said Brown. that advocates for changes to Fairfax proposed changes to Fairfax’s grading poli- grades. “I think it’s someone who is de- County Public Schools grading poli- cies were mixed. He suggested the school system first look ranged,” said the Rev. Joseph Welch cies. None of the admission officers thought at increasing the GPA “weights” awarded of the Reston-based Resurrection Bap- One McLean High School graduate the change from a six-point to a 10-point for honors and AP/IB classes, so that those tist Church. He added, “We are people speculates that his GPA would have scale would hurt Fairfax County Public students injecting more “rigor” into their who are taught to forgive, we are been a 4.1 in Montgomery County, Schools reputation. But most had doubts coursework are rewarded. people who are taught to love,” said even though it was only a 3.4 in that it would have much of a positive im- But all admissions officers acknowledged Welch. All present at Wednesday’s Fairfax. Had he received above a 4.0 pact on how Fairfax County students would that Fairfax’s grading policy probably drives meeting agreed that the incident GPA, the student would have been be viewed by college admissions officers. down the amount of scholarship money stu- should not reflect negatively on the considered one of McLean’s valedic- “I couldn’t care less if [an A means] 94 to dents receive. Few national scholarship pro- community bonds. “We want folks to torians and said he might have been 100 or 90 to 100,” said Greg Roberts, the grams — such as those offered by large want to continue to come” to the looked at more favorably by colleges. University of Virginia’s senior associate dean business organizations — “reconfigure” stu- church, said Welch. In addition to college admission, a of admission. Roberts has also worked in dent GPAs to account for a tougher grading Brown said First Baptist Church of student’s GPA impacts whether they admissions at Emory or Georgetown uni- scale or “weighting” system the way a col- Chesterbrook is planning a Commu- qualify for merit-based scholarships, versities. lege admissions office would. Many simply nity Day of Prayer, to be held on Oct. college honors programs, collegiate Virginia reviews its undergraduate appli- have a GPA cut off that Fairfax students 4. The event was already in planning sports programs and “good student” cations holistically and the admissions of- might be less likely to meet. before the incident took place, said car insurance discounts. ficer has a profile of the school district and “There is more substantial argument on Brown, but added that the incident According to FAIRGRADE, there is individual school the student attends. They the scholarship side,” said Flagel. did give the church incentive to plan proof that Fairfax County students try to put the students’ grades in context A few FAIRGRADE members also point a specific date. “With all that is going receive GPAs that are, on average, and not just judge by how high their GPA out that Fairfax County’s grading policies on, why don’t we do something for lower than their peers. may be or how many A’s they might have, could put students at a disadvantage with the community to come together,” The organization’s analysis shows said Roberts. colleges and universities outside of the re- said Brown. that about 10 percent of Fairfax stu- “We try and get an understanding of what gion. 22 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ September 3-9, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports McLean, in Patrick’s Debut, Falls to Atoms

quarterback last year, did a fine job engi- Highlanders’ Beiro neering two touchdown drives in the game. scores three TDs in “He did well in spurts,” said Patrick, of his QB’s overall play. “The biggest thing is season-opening Photos by just his consistency.” Defensively, the Highlanders struggled football loss. against a potent offensive attack which is

Kent Arnold sure to make the Atoms contenders for the Patriot District crown this season. By Rich Sanders Annandale senior quarterback Cason Kynes The Connection both threw and ran the football effectively out of the shotgun. Through the air, he was ometimes, the best time to learn /www.heromoment.com an efficient 6-of-11 for 153 yards with a pair about a team is during a poor of touchdown tosses (5 and 63 yards), both Sgame. That might have been the scoring tosses coming in the second quar- case for the McLean High football ter. His 63 -yard scoring strike to receiver squad in its season-opening 49-19 home loss Melvin Robinson down the left sideline with to Annandale last Thursday night. just over a minute remaining in the first half Under first year head coach Jim Patrick, the Highlanders fell behind early and never See Coach, Page 24 were in a position to win against non-dis- trict opponent Annandale, which is under longtime head coach Dick Adams. But Patrick, whose father, Bruce Patrick, is the former legendary head coach at Mount Vernon High School and a current assistant on Jim Patrick’s staff, said he was able to gage his new team’s demeanor in the setback. “We found out what kids are going to compete,” said Jim Patrick. Overall, Patrick was pleased with the way his team hung tough and continued to play McLean senior running back Kyle hard even with the game being well out of McColgan looks for running space hand by halftime with the Highlanders trail- behind teammate and lineman ing 42-12. Matt Tucker in week one action “Things obviously didn’t go very well in against Annandale. the first half,” said Patrick. But McLean played a better second half COACH PATRICK said McLean junior in which both teams scored one touchdown. quarterback Will Hecht had an up-and- Defensively, the Highlanders did a better job down game. The 6-foot-3 inch signal caller holding down the Atoms after the intermis- completed 7-of-16 passes for 90 yards and sion. At game’s end, McLean defensive co- two interceptions. Both of the Annandale ordinator Greg Sullivan, a long time North- pickoffs came in the first half, the first one ern Region assistant coach and the former coming on a deflected pass as Hecht was head coach at T.C. Williams, said his defense looking to throw a short ball to his left. will get much better between now and But Hecht had some good moments, com- season’s end. pleting passes of 27, 23 and 16 yards. Se- The McLean offense, meanwhile, had nior running back Kyle McColgan caught some highlight moments to build on in the three passes for 36 yards and Beiro caught game with Annandale. One of the best two for 29 yards. games for McLean came from junior run- Hecht led McLean on a first half scoring ning back Riley Beiro, who rushed for 95 drive of 65 yards over nine plays in the first yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries. quarter. A key play in the drive came when He also provided the game’s most exciting he connected with Beiro on a throw to the play for the large, partisan home crowd left that picked up 23 yards to the Atoms’ when he returned a second quarter kickoff 38 yard line. That drive eventually ended 83 yards for a touchdown to get the High- with Beiro’s two-yard scoring run. landers within 28-12. And Hecht also led the Highlanders on On the kick return, Beiro took the ball at their second half scoring march, which be- the 17 yard line before surging up the gan at the McLean 37 yard line in the third middle. He then broke free towards the quarter and concluded with Beiro’s seven right sideline and went all the way in for yard scoring run on a sweep right early in the score. the fourth quarter. In all, McLean moved In the first quarter, Beiro had scored on a the ball 63 yards on 13 plays. two yard run for McLean’s first points of McLean passed the ball just one time dur- the season. That 2 0TD play pulled the High- ing the touchdown march as the Highland- landers within 14-6. And in the second half, ers ran the ball effectively. The longest yard- Beiro scored on a seven yard run with just age play on the drive came on a 10 yard under 11 minutes remaining in the fourth run by senior running back Ullrich Erasmus quarter for the game’s final touchdown. which got the ball down to the 13. McLean linebacker/receiver Chris Rogers (34) fights off an Annandale So Hecht, a part-time varsity starter at player. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ Month September 3-9, 2008 ❖ 23 Sports Coach Gets Area Roundup for Aug. 19 and 21 at 6 p.m. at Nike Park’s field Dad’s No. 4 (corner of Route 7 and Utterback Store Road, Great Falls). Advice Please contact team manager Nancy Cook at 571-296-1310 or From Page 23 [email protected]. Or contact Phil Thiel at was a particular deflator for the home [email protected]. team. Kynes also rushed the ball 11 times for The 2008 70 yards and a touchdown. Annandale, as Yorktown High var- a team rushed the ball for 215 yards. Se- sity softball staff is nior back John Copenhaver rushed for 58 hosting tryouts for its yards on eight carries and scored three Northern Virginia touchdowns, two of those coming in the first Blaze Travel teams quarter when Annandale built a 21-6 lead. (www.novablaze.org). Sullivan, the McLean defensive coordina- The team is composed

Photo Courtesy/Fire tor, has a track record of turning around of players from Alexan- defenses and making them strong. And he dria, Arlington, Falls is likely to do the same with the Highland- Church, Great Falls, ers. In the first half, Sullivan stood atop the Herndon, McLean, McLean press box with some other coaches Reston and Vienna. overlooking the action. But with the way Tryouts for a new 14U things were going over that trying first half team and the existing of play, he came down to the team sideline 16U team will be held for the second half and it seemed to give The U-14 Great Falls Fire defeated Vienna in the Dulles National Soccer Tournament, at McLean High School McLean a defensive boost. While Annandale Challenge Division finals on Aug. 24. on Aug. 17 from 3 p.m. was probably using some of its backups in to 5 p.m. For questions the latter half, McLean looked better and The Great Falls Fire, a U-14 WAGS Lange’s opponent has not yet been se- about the 14U team, contact Damian quicker across the board defensively in that team, won the Challenge Division of the cured for the fight card which will feature Rodriguez at 703-774-5361. The 16U con- second half. Dulles National Soccer Tournamant on Au- five to six additional bouts. tact is Eric Snyder at 703-926-6950. gust 24th. The Fire tied Loudoun 94G Red, A native of Arlington and a Bishop COACH PATRICK said he wanted his dad and beat both Loudoun 94G Black and BAC O’Connell High School graduate, Lange has George C. Marshall High School to be a part of his coaching staff upon be- Storm to advance to the championship headlined all five professional boxing events recently announced Joe McDonald as it’s ing hired as the McLean head coach last game. The final match against the Vienna at the Patriot Center on the George Mason new head baseball coach. McDonald was December. Bruce Patrick led Mount Vernon Youth Soccer Phoenix Pride team was de- University campus, including the sport’s the head baseball coach at McLean High to several Northern Region titles in the cided by alternating kicks after overtime. debut at the arena on Sept. 17, 2005. The School from 2000 through 2005. He was 1980s and to a state crown in 1983. He is junior middleweight drew national atten- named Liberty District Coach of the Year part of a handful of great coaches that the After being sidelined with an injury tion as a participant on the first season in 2004. region has known, along with such names over the last 17 months, popular Northern (2005) of the NBC boxing reality program, as Bob Hardage (Annandale), Nick Hilgert Virginia boxer Jimmy Lange (28-3-2, 20 The Contender, and possesses an impres- McLean Youth Soccer (MYS) is ac- (Robinson), Dan Meier (West Potomac/ KOs) will return to action by headlining a sive 28-3-2 (20 KOs) record. cepting late registrations for the Fall sea- Chantilly) and Adams (Annandale). Bruce live, professional boxing card on Saturday, Ticket Information: Tickets for the Jimmy son on its league website at Patrick’s title with McLean is assistant head Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Patriot Center in Lange fight at the Patriot Center on Nov. 1 www.mcleansoccer.org for its recreation coach. Fairfax. The event, produced by Ice Promo- are $30, $50, $75, $100, $150, $200, $300 program for players ages 5 to 19. TOP Soc- “I grew up around football,” said Jim tions and headed by Jackie “First Lady of and $500 (VIP Ringside), plus applicable cer, the program for children with special Patrick. “It’s a great thing [to have his dad Boxing” Kallen, marks the fighter’s sixth ap- service charges, are on sale now. Tickets are needs, welcomes new players too. The sea- on the staff]. For one thing, he’s been there pearance at this hometown venue. available through all Ticketmaster outlets, son will begin Sept. 8 and run through mid- as a head coach and school administrator. Lange has fully recovered from surgery including the Patriot Center box office, November. For more information, contact You can bounce things off him. He’s great to a shoulder injury that occurred in the first online at www.ticketmaster.com or by the MYS Administrator at to talk to.” round of his May 12, 2007 World Boxing phone charge at 703-573-SEAT. Accessible [email protected] or call the MYS Marshall High coach J.T. Biddison was a Council (WBC) Continental America’s 154- seating is available for patrons with disabili- Office at 703-506-8068. member of the W.T. Woodson High team pound title fight against Fontaine Cabell. ties by calling 703-993-3035. Group tick- which gave the 1983 state champion Mount Due to his inability to box during the long ets and sponsorship are available by call- The Patriot Dive Club, which trains Vernon Majors their only loss that season layoff, Lange voluntarily relinquished his ing 703-536-6060. at George Mason University, recently won under Bruce Patrick. Biddison, who led championship belt which is now held by the AAU Diving Nationals. There were Marshall to the Div. 5 region playoffs last Julio César Chávez Jr., oldest son of leg- Great Falls Liverpool, a rising U-14 around 70 teams from all over the U.S. that year, anticipates the McLean team will be endary three-time world champion Julio boys’ travel soccer team, is holding tryouts competed. The head coach of the Patriot in good hands under Jim Patrick. César Chávez, who won the title in an elimi- for the upcoming Fall 2008 season. The Dive Club team is Roland McDonald. Gold “I’m sure they’ll be well coached,” said nation bout on Feb. 9, 2008. team is composed of players from Alexan- medal performances were turned in by Biddison, whose team will face the High- “I look forward to regaining the momen- dria, Arlington, Falls Church, Great Falls, Bryan Bahr, Cory Bowersox, Ian Bryce landers in a week six game at Marshall. tum from my last fight and continuing my Herndon, McLean, Reston and Vienna. The Shelton and Briggy Imbriglia. Other top While his team lost decisively in the sea- quest to become a world champion,” said team will be competing in the Old Domin- divers included Lisa Faulkner, Kelly Stock- son opener, Jim Patrick said being on the Lange. “I feel physically stronger than ever, ion Soccer League as well as in various tour- ton, Hailey Fisher and Andrea Sawchuk. sideline as McLean’s head coach for the first fully recovered from the surgery and ready naments. The team is committed to player All of the team’s divers are from the North- time was a great experience last Thursday to step back into the ring at the Patriot Cen- development and reaching a higher level ern Virginia/Fairfax County Area. night. ter this fall.” of team play. All positions players, includ- “It was a lot of fun,” he said. “Sometimes Next month Lange heads down to Vero ing keeper position, are welcome to try out. Correction: The picture on page 12 of it can be stressful, but you’ve got to try to Beach, Fla. to begin his regular, six-week The team is trained/coached by Krisztian last week’s Vienna Connection newspaper enjoy it.” boxing training session with head trainer Mikoczi (Northern District ODP coach, as- was of Oakton head football coach Joe Th- This Friday night, McLean will look to get James “Buddy” McGirt in preparation for sistant coach at Marymount University, and ompson, not Langley coach John into the win column with a non-district the November 1st fight. HP Soccer Coach). Tryouts are scheduled Howerton. game at Stuart. 24 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ September 3-9, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6464 Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls EmploymentEmployment Zone 6 Ad Deadline: • McLean • Vienna/Oakton Tuesday 11 a.m.

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We consign/pay top $ for NEWSPAPERS Bank Owned----ON-SITE antique/semi antique furn. MOUNTAIN DULCIMER Springfield including mid century & Learn to play, or play better! Empha- 3 beds, 2 baths, 1152 sq ft PIANOS danish modern Teak 6010 Frederick furniture, sterling, mens sis on traditional mountain songs & Sale Date: Sat Sept 20th at Noon watches, painting/art glass, 1/2 Price clocks, jewelry, costume FREE COLOR BROCHURE tunes. Anyone can do it! Weekend jewelry, etc. Call Schefer 800-260-5846 After more than 50 yrs - we’re closing out! Antiques @ 703-241-0790. afternoons. Reston, 703-435-7420. www.AuctionServicesIntl.com James Meadows 290-700-3414 Band Instruments, guitars, violins, office file cabs. & desks. 110 Elderly Care CLASSIFIED 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Pianos starting at $995 Compananion for TRUSTEE'S SALE TRUSTEE'S SALE Call Gordon Keller Elderly person/couple For Local… Experienced in nursing. OF VALUABLE OF VALUABLE 703-548-8833 cooking, shopping, light housekkeeping, DR’s visits, IMPROVED REAL ESTATE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE medication management. •Employment 21 Announcements 21 Announcements FullTime M-F $15/hr . Improved by the premises known as Improved by the premises known as [email protected] 2024 N. Westmoreland Street, Arlington, Virginia 4904 N. 16th Street, Arlington, Virginia •Employees In execution of a Deed of Trust from Elizabeth Trinh, In execution of a Deed of Trust from Ronald J. Sneijder 101 Computers •Services dated August 24, 2006, and recorded September 14, 2006, in and Edwin H. Aguilera, dated February 23, 2007, and recorded Deed Book 4021 at page 1539 among the Land Records of Ar- March 6, 2007, in Deed Book 4075 at page 782 among the lington County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will Land Records of Arlington County, Virginia, the undersigned •Entertainment offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Court substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front PERSONAL House for Arlington County, at 1425 N. Courthouse Road, Ar- entrance of the Judicial Center for Arlington County, at 1425 N. COMPUTER •Announcements lington, Virginia, on Courthouse Road, Arlington, Virginia, on SERVICES Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 1:30 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2008 At 1:55 p.m. for Individuals & Small Businesses •Real Estate the following property being the property contained in said the following property being the property contained in said ✓ Advice on Equipment Deed of Trust, described as follows: Deed of Trust, described as follows: ✓ Set Up and Configuration •Cars ✓ Installation Lot 12, Ed Peete Company's 18 West Subdivision as the same Lot 12, Block 3, Forest Park Addition to Waycroft, as the same ✓ Troubleshooting appears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book appears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book ✓ Tutorials and Instruction •Trucks 3751 at page 57, as corrected in Deed Book 3754 at page 379 at page 452, among the Land Records of Arlington Coun- ✓ 1271, among the Land Records of Arlington County, Virginia. ty, Virginia. General Help ComputerMan •Vans Commonly known as 2024 N. Westmoreland Street, Arlington, Commonly known as 4904 N. 16th Street, Arlington, Virginia Virginia 22213. 22205. 703-535-3254 [email protected] •RV’s TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $12,000.00 or ten per- TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $100,000.00 or ten cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the percent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in •Boats form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser the form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the pur- at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- chaser at the time and place of sale; the balance of the pur- ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, chase money being due and payable within fifteen (15) days •Pets time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of after sale, time expressly being of the essence, with interest at 6.75 percent per annum from date of sale to date of the rate of 4.875 percent per annum from date of sale to date settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- of settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- •Yard Sales cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no Give me cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- •Crafts edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of where to stand, Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. •Hobbies Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and and I will move stand the risk and cost of resale. stand the risk and cost of resale. the earth. •And More! Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements E-mail: [email protected] -Archimedes and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements For All redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- ments of record affecting the same, if any. ments of record affecting the same, if any. Your In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the Advertising time of sale. time of sale. This sale is being made subject to two superior trusts. The subject property and all improvements thereon will Needs… be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- The subject property and all improvements thereon will be chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Purchas- ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well er shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zoning as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- code violations whether of record or not of record, as well as um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- It Works. for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condominium chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Purchaser the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the prop- risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- erty at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- Week loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandalism, theft, ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- destruction, or the like, of or to the property occurring after the ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary time of sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty deed. fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of After Week. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examina- conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and tion of title, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- to be at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, pub- ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- lic charges, and special or regular assessments, if any, shall after shall be assumed by the purchaser. 703 be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter shall be assumed 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements by the purchaser. The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- 917-6400 The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement Place to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or hereunder. time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder. Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- Your nounced at the time of sale. Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- nounced at the time of sale. DAVID N. PRENSKY Ad DAVID N. PRENSKY Substitute Trustee Today! Substitute Trustee FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: David N. Prensky David N. Prensky Chasen & Chasen Chasen & Chasen Suite 500 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20015 Washington, D.C. 20015 to your community (202) 244-4000 (202) 244-4000 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ Month September 3-9, 2008 ❖ 27 NEWNEW HERNDONHERNDON LOCATIONLOCATION We’ve Moved Our Store (Corner Rt. 606 & Oak Grove Road) PARTS PRO GROUP® 703-707-0800 EVERYTHING AUTOMOTIVE

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